The ministry of
Understand The Times was founded by Roger Oakland in
1990.

Rogerís goal is to work with like-minded ministries,
to reach as many people as possible as effectively
as possible with the gospel of Jesus Christ. His
calling is to proclaim that the scriptures are the
key to understanding the past, the present and the
future. His gifting is to make difficult subjects
understandable. His desire is to strengthen the
faith of believers and challenge those who do not
believe to consider the Bible as Godís infallible
Word.

Roger became a Christian in 1978. His conversion
from evolution to creation to Christ is documented
in a book titled ďLet There Be LightĒ available on
this web site.

The first phase of Rogerís ministry was with Glen
and Larry Mc Lean, based in Eston, Saskatchewan from
1980 to 1988. In September of 1988 Roger and his
family moved from Canada to southern California
where he was on staff with Chuck Smith at Calvary
Chapel of Costa Mesa for three years.

Following the formation of Understand The Times
(non-profit organization in both Canada and the USA)
doors opened for Roger to travel internationally and
share the gospel world-wide. He has ministered in
over 40 different countries and has been to Russia
and other republics of the former Soviet Union 37
times since 1990.

His books, videos and DVDís have been translated
into many different languages.

Understand The Times is an independent non-profit organization in
Canada and the United States.
Understand The
Times is not affiliated or dependent upon any other organization or
denomination.
Understand The Times is accountable to a board of directors in the
United States and Canada
and accountable,
first of all, to Jesus Christ and His
word.